Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Rumor: Countdown site hints at Prey 2 reveal on March 1]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/rumor-countdown-site-hints-at-prey-2-reveal-on-march-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/rumor-countdown-site-hints-at-prey-2-reveal-on-march-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/rumor-countdown-site-hints-at-prey-2-reveal-on-march-1/#comments Rumor Countdown site hints at Prey 2 reveal on March 1The last time Bethesda said anything about Prey 2, it deemed the game as having "not been canceled," though it was no longer listed on the publisher's site. A recent teaser site sprang up with the URL "aliennoire.com" however, and much like any conspiracy theory, all signs from it point to whatever we want them to point to, such as the revival of Prey 2.

NeoGAF users grabbed supposed screens of the site's previous source code that flat-out had the key words "Prey 2" and "Human Head Studios" in it, though the teaser site has seemingly been edited since then to remove those phrases. The cryptic countdown timer (which uses a "South Venusian" font, by the way) is ticking down to March 1. WhoIs registration info on the domain owner lists a private registrant by the name of "The Collective," with a Tahlequah, Oklahoma address, which happens to be next door to the Cherokee Tribal Administration. Coupled with the phrase "Tommy needs your help," which is still in the teaser site's source code, these two clues would certainly hint at the main character of Prey, a Cherokee mechanic and former soldier.

The teaser site might not be associated with Bethesda or Human Head Studios in any way, even if the logo at the top of the page looks strikingly similar to signs from previous Prey 2 screens. We reached out to Bethesda just to make sure we're not too crazy, as there's still no definitive sign that this is entirely legit.

JoystiqRumor: Countdown site hints at Prey 2 reveal on March 1 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaBethesda-Softworkshuman-head-studiosmicrosoftpcplaystationpreyprey-2ps3xboxSat, 02 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prey 2 delayed beyond 2012, has 'not been canceled']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/prey-2-delayed-beyond-2012-has-not-been-cancelled/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/prey-2-delayed-beyond-2012-has-not-been-cancelled/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/prey-2-delayed-beyond-2012-has-not-been-cancelled/#comments Prey 2 "will not be released in 2012," Bethesda Softworks announced this morning. The game has apparently "not been canceled," but at this point doesn't match Bethesda's "quality standards."

Bethesda released a statement this morning revealing the delay. "The delay is due to the fact that game development has not progressed satisfactorily this past year," it reads. Despite the game showing "great promise," the publisher is "unwilling to compromise our quality standards to meet a release schedule."

The Human Head-developed sequel to 2006's Prey suffered rumors regarding its cancellation earlier this year - rumors which Bethesda refused to engage at the time. Given Bethesda's track record with shooting down cancellation rumors, that put Prey 2 in a nebulous place for the past month.

Update: Bethesda declined to comment "beyond anything that's in the statement."

Continue reading Prey 2 delayed beyond 2012, has 'not been canceled'

JoystiqPrey 2 delayed beyond 2012, has 'not been canceled' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdabethesda-game-studiosbethesda-softworksdelayhuman-headhuman-head-studiosmicrosoftpcplaystationpreyprey-2ps3release-datexboxzenimax-mediaThu, 19 Apr 2012 10:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Zenimax picks up 'Prey' trademark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/zenimax-picks-up-prey-trademark/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/zenimax-picks-up-prey-trademark/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/zenimax-picks-up-prey-trademark/#comments Though we heard about a planned follow-up to the gravity-twisting Prey way back in March of 2008, things have been quiet on the game ever since. Now, according to filings found by superannuation, Bethesda parent company Zenimax has acquired the rights to the series.

Does this mean that id Software, which was recently acquired by Bethesda, is collaborating with the publisher on an incredible, post-apocalyptic open-world game filled with Native Americans and disturbingly vaginal doors? Yes. Yes, that's exactly what it means. But you didn't hear it from us.

JoystiqZenimax picks up 'Prey' trademark originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digital distribution retailer Direct2Drive is playing host to a pretty sweet deal for those who've been hesitant to pick up 2K's PC gaming offerings for reasons financial. D2D is offering a huge selection of their 2K Games catalog for half off until May 31. For just $9.95, you can nab Bioshock, Civilization IV, Serious Sam Gold, Prey and a few others -- or, for just $7.50, you can pick up the entire five-game X-Com series. That's $1.50 per game. If that doesn't blow your mind, you should really consider getting your frugality receptors examined.

[Via Big Download]

JoystiqDirect2Drive hosting huge 2K Games half off sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 May 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-gamesbioshockcivilization-ivdealdigital-distributiondirect2drivepreysaleserious-sam-goldSun, 24 May 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pray that Prey on iPhone is solid]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/pray-that-prey-on-iphone-is-solid/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/pray-that-prey-on-iphone-is-solid/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/pray-that-prey-on-iphone-is-solid/#commentsWall-walking sci-fi shooter Prey is set to blast away on the iPhone. IGN reveals that the title, based on the shooter for Xbox 360 and PC, is set to be released on the App Store in the "next few weeks." There's no shortage of experimentation going on with iPhone software at the moment, so perhaps there's room for first-person shooters to bring in the hardcore.

Developer MachineWorks uses an "on-screen virtual analog stick" for players to control protagonist Tommy's actions, with on-screen "buttons" to shoot and use powers. A nice touch is that all the buttons are movable, so gamers can properly position them for maximum alien carnage efficiency. There's also various levels of transparency for the controls, so that you can have it just out of site and not cluttering your HUD. Look for Prey on iPhone it In when the title becomes available.

JoystiqPray that Prey on iPhone is solid originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been nearly two years since the release of Human Head Studio's nausea-inducing FPS, Prey -- and subsequently, since 3D Realms' Scott Miller dropped hints of a sequel for the game. From July 2006 to yesterday morning, no news of Prey 2 had surfaced, leading some to believe the franchise had gone the way of the Duke. Luckily, Shacknews caught wind of a Radar Group website (which, for some reason, was taken down shortly after its inception) with some concept art and juicy, but brief, details about the game.

Tommy, the astral-projecting hero of Prey the first, will reprise his role as the brash protagonist. Blamed for the disappearance of his family, Tommy "escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him", according to the short-lived website. This short tidbit along with a single piece of concept art were all that Radar Group had to tease us with for now -- rumor has it that we'll be hearing more about the sequel some time this week. We'll let you know when that update narbuncularly drops into our hot little hands.

JoystiqFirst Prey 2 details and concept art revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3D Realms has some big announcements coming in the next six months, but nothing about Duke Nukem Forever, according to new creative director Raphael Van Lierop.

"I can say that we have a big announcement coming in the next four weeks, and I'm not sure, but I believe we have another major announcement coming in the next four to six months," he said in an interview with Gamasutra. "While I can't say exactly what these are, are they about Duke Nukem Forever? No."

Since beginning the DNF project just over a decade ago, the company has managed to release 12 titles, which can be summed up as Prey, two Max Paynes and nine Duke Nukem iterations. Van Lierop said that their business model benefits from a "very collaborative relationship" with other developers.

If DNF isn't one of the company's next two big announcements, then we'll likely see another partnership, perhaps the Prey sequel that 3DR's CEO Scott Miller told Firing Squad in February was already mapped out from a "high-level story standpoint." The first big announcement will coincide with this year's E3 Media and Business Summit.

Fun fact: In the span of two questions, or 521 words, in the interview, there are 9 mentions to Duke Nukem Forever, totaling 27 words (with only one of those references by the interviewer). That's over 5% of the words used in that section!

JoystiqDuke Nukem won't be 3D Realms' next 'big announcement' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Former Human Head CEO and chairman Timothy Gerritsen left the house that built Prey in November of last year to graze in greener, more independent pastures. Today his new game development studio Big Rooster has been formally announced, plunking Gerritsen in the growing list of game development folk striking out on their own.

Big Rooster will focus on developing original titles with an emphasis on "combining depth of design with top quality visual and audio game content". Digital distribution will be a major part of the plan and the studio has already begun work on its first game, Talisman, due at the end of the year.

JoystiqHuman Head CEO forms new development company originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ex-human headerFiringSquad reports that Human Head CEO Timothy Gerritsen has left the studio; in fact, he did so shortly before Thanksgiving last year. When questioned, Gerritsen said he departed on friendly terms, but was driven to leave because of creative differences. Gerritsen did not like the direction the other owners were steering Human Head in.

Gerritsen confirmed that he would remain in game development, though he declined to give specifics. Human Head co-founder and president Paul MacArthur has been acting as interim CEO.

JoystiqHuman Head CEO quit in Nov, talks now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prey was one of the first Xbox 360 games to really have a good deal of hype before its release. While the game itself may not have fulfilled all the hopes and dreams of its followers, it did turn out to be a fairly solid shooter. The level designs were interesting, the weapons were cool, and the story was neat, if a little sparse. In a retrospective interview with CVG, Human Head's Chris Rhinehart speaks briefly about what's in store for Prey 2. Rhinehart hints that portals will definitely have a larger presence, and that enemy AI will use them more effectively. He also mentions a Prey mod which gives players a portal generating wrench (not unlike the gun in Portal). We can only imagine that Human Head is considering something similar for the sequel. He concludes by saying that the team has ideas that are "way beyond" what was seen in the first game and that Human Head will "definitely be taking things in a different direction next time." We really enjoyed Prey, and we're looking forward to what Human Head will do with a sequel.

What would you like to see in Prey 2?

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqHuman Head hints at Prey 2 features originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With digital distributor Triton now six feet under, those who purchased Prey are now unable to use their copies. Fortunately, 3D Realms has already set into motion a solution: by sending the disenfranchised boxed copies of Prey to their credit card addresses. Furthermore, Triton staff member OBWANDO promised that they're trying to get a patch through that removes the downloaded copy's dependency on Triton.

Tipster James raises an interesting question: what would happen if Steam shut down? Presumably, Valve would give enough of a warning to distribute patches that allow the games to work without Steam, but the Triton incident reveals some unintended ramifications of digital distribution.

[Thanks, James]

JoystiqTriton users to get replacement copy of Prey originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d realms3dRealmsdigital distributionDigitalDistributionPCpreytritonWed, 11 Oct 2006 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prey it forward; Prey downloads are free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/11/prey-it-forward-prey-downloads-are-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/11/prey-it-forward-prey-downloads-are-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/11/prey-it-forward-prey-downloads-are-free/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Thanks to the generosity of the fine folks at 3D Realms, Xbox 360 gamers can save their precious Microsoft Points for some more Gamertag pics, or maybe buy some video manuals and missing soccer teams from EA while PC gamers can ... well, they're in a constant state of saving for new video cards, so they can just keep saving.

The downloadable content for Prey has arrived and, as promised, it's free (as in beer). The Xbox 360 version has five new multiplayer characters and four new multiplayer maps, while the PC download has the same as well as some tasty bug fixes.

[Thanks to all the cheapskates that sent this in!]

Read - Prey 360 Additional Content Now Available
Read - Prey v1.2 PC Patch Release

JoystiqPrey it forward; Prey downloads are free originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D Realms3dRealmsDownloadablePCPreyXbox-360Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prey content to be cheap as free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/18/prey-content-to-be-cheap-as-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/18/prey-content-to-be-cheap-as-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/18/prey-content-to-be-cheap-as-free/#commentsFiled under: , ,

This just in: downloadable content for Prey -- to be available "when it's done" -- will cost you nothing. Absolutely nothing! To be fair, the actual price is zero MS Points. We'll leave it to our readers to make the conversion to their particular currency*.

*Hint: it's nothing.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqPrey content to be cheap as free originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace is like the wild west; a new frontier where bold pioneers make the rules as they go. First, a swarthy, mustachioed gent named Beth Esda (hey, it's a dude's name!) starting charging folks for what he called "horse armor." This armor was little more than a fancy horse blanket, but Esda ran a tough gang, and folks were curious, so he did all right by himself.

Plenty of other shopkeepers came into town, hawking their wares with little regard for the "horse armor" precedent and finding some success ... and then a stranger came to town. D.D.D. Realms thought folks should get new multiplayer maps and skins for nuttin' so, before even opening up shop, he announced that all Native American-themed Prey content, both in his XBLA store and the PC store down the street, would be free of charge.

Of course, folks know all about D.D.D. Realms, who's been promising 'em some Duke Nukem flimflam since as far back as the '90s and, just like that product, this new Prey content will be available "when it's done." It remains to be seen if other shopkeepers follow his low-priced lead or if it's still every publisher for himself.

JoystiqPrey extras to cost $0 (that's 0 MS points) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft released some updated retail sales numbers yesterday, and the results are good. First, the big M reiterated its goal of shipping 10 million Xbox 360 consoles by the end of Holiday '06, and 13-15 million by the end of the fiscal year in June '07. As for the numbers, the 360 has maintained a very high accessory attach rate at 2.9 accessories per console (apparently a record). Of course, this is somewhat misleading as Microsoft has made accessory purchases somewhat essential (battery chargers, play n' charge, memory card, etc.). It would be interesting to see what the attach rate is for optional accessories like faceplates.

Software attach rates are also becoming larger, with an average of 4.6 games sold per console. Most of our readers will know that 4.6 is a very high attach rate for games. Also mentioned in the announcement, the 360 has four of the top ten games sold in the US this month, including: Chromehounds, NCAA Football 2007, Prey, and LOTR: BFME II. Don't be shocked if Madden '07 and Dead Rising make that list as well.

Very encouraging numbers for Microsoft, indeed. Now if they could just get some momentum going in Japan ...

Joystiq360 games rock the sales charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attach rateAttachRatebfme 2bfme iiBfme2BfmeIichromehoundslotr bfme iiLotrBfmeIinacaa football 2007NacaaFootball2007npdpreyteamxboxWed, 16 Aug 2006 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prey gets patched, new content soon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/16/prey-gets-patched-new-content-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/16/prey-gets-patched-new-content-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/16/prey-gets-patched-new-content-soon/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Some of you may have noticed an update last time you loaded Prey. This may or may not have been a recently announced patch from 3D Realms -- according to their site, the ETA for the patch is still "soon". Looks like ten years just wasn't enough time to test and polish all the bugs (I keed! I keed!). Seriously though, the patch should address the multiplayer lag issues on the 360 version and a few other bugs as well.

In addition to the patch, expect to see some new content soon. Included in the content will be some new maps tooled for smaller groups. These should accommodate 2-4 players (and possibly limit lag). 3D Realms will be releasing 6 new player models as well (4 female and 2 hunters). Thus far, none of this content has been priced and no release date has been given.

New content is great, fellas, but how about some more multiplayer modes?

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqPrey gets patched, new content soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3D Realms released news that patches are on the way for both the PC and 360 versions of their cool, but short first-person shooter Prey. If you're like us and finished Prey long ago and were left with nothing else to do but watch a horrid multiplayer slug along, this is great news.

While the single player side is a truly solid game, the multiplayer version of Prey -- at least on the 360 -- is a complete mess of epic proportions. Here are some fixes coming to the PC version:
  • Fixed a crash at startup on some machines
  • Fixed a crash on some machines when reading saved games
  • Fixed multiplayer weapon exploit
The studio announced its fixes for the console version as such: "[The] 360 patch for Prey which will address the network lag issues on the 360 as well as fix several bugs there as well." No date has been announced for the patch releases, but they promise to have them out "very, very soon."

[Update: Apparently "very soon" means today. If you start up Prey, an update will be waiting for you. We tested multiplayer to see if it was fixed and it wasn't. The game was still very laggy and close to unplayable. In fact, in one game we tried to get into, the game completely froze. Thanks for the tip, Grim]

JoystiqA Prey patch in the works [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philly is racking up the video game concerts this summer. First, the Video Games Live concert at the Merriam Theater in June*, and now rival production PLAY! at the Mann Center tonight, 8:30.

Just to make the evening super special, the promoters added some music from the (better than you'd think) Prey soundtrack to the already impressive program. Other titles on the RPG-heavy lineup include Final Fantasy, Chrono Cross and Trigger, Morrowind, Kingdom Hearts, Shenmue, and more. Tickets are still available so if this is the first you've heard about it, get buying.

I'll be at the show tonight with (just a) couple oddly sized Joystiq shirts to give away so, if you can answer me who composed the music for Sonic Rush (don't answer it here!), you may get yourself a fancy tee.

*I promise I'll recount my very tardy VGL experience in addition to PLAY! so y'all can compare and contrast.

JoystiqPLAY! Symphony plays Prey in Phillay tonight (we'll be there) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prey is old. No, seriously, Prey is really old. No, you're not listening. Prey was in development for almost as long as Duke Nukem Forever. That's how old it is. As a little blast from the past, check out this video interview from 1998 with Prey developer Paul Shuytema. This video shows off some of the original concepts for the portals and more than a few weapons that didn't make the cut -- some of them looked pretty nice, too. And of course, you get to see the jaw dropping graphics that only a Voodoo 2 could muster (in truth pretty amazing for 1998). We're rocking 266 megahertz, boyeee!

[Via Evil Avatar]

JoystiqThis news is so old! Prey video circa 1998 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's all hope that Uwe Boll doesn't catch wind of this, but an astute Joystiq reader brought something very interesting to our attention. In true Wheels of Fortune style, our little tipster figured out that according to a Prey promotional card included in the 360 game, a movie based on the newly released title could be in the works.

Filling in the blanks of the secret code "prymvyscrnplycmng2007" reveals the possible: Prey movie screenplay coming 2007. Now granted, the people behind this may not know how to spell the word "movie" correctly (notice it says "mvy"), but it can't be sheer coincidence that this just happens to spell out this particular message, can it?

For those of us who've spent some time with the game, we know how good the story is. So, put in the right hands, it could make for a very entertaining movie. So long as you know who doesn't take charge.

[Thanks, Chris Soulodre]

JoystiqPromo card hints at Prey movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>PreyPrey moviePreyMovieXbox-360Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:47:00 EST<![CDATA[First trailer of Valve's Portal released]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/18/first-trailer-of-valves-portal-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/18/first-trailer-of-valves-portal-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/18/first-trailer-of-valves-portal-released/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

One of the announced games to be featured alongside the upcoming PC and console versions of Half-Life 2: Episode Two is one that promises to obliterate your concepts of traditional level design and generally assault your brain with a large rolling pin. It's called Portal and, should the name not be explanatory enough, it deals primarily with gaping holes in time and space which magically transport you to different locations. Where Human Head's Prey took you for a wacky ride through these portals, Valve's title equips you with a sterile looking gun and urges you to make your own entry and exit points with wild abandon.

The trailer (embedded in the second part of the post) aptly demonstrates the powers of the portal gun, the dangers of getting caught in an infinite loop and, of course, how using rampant teleportation can enable you to solve puzzles involving crates of some kind. As they say, hilarity ensues.

[Thanks Easy_G!]

Continue reading First trailer of Valve's Portal released

JoystiqFirst trailer of Valve's Portal released originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joystiq reports the wonderful news that Prey is deliciously region free. That's right, any copy of Prey from anywhere will play in any old 360 you happen to have lying around. As an added bonus -- and this is the real reason for this post -- you can pick up the heavily discounted Asian version from Play-Asia for $40 US plus shipping.

See? Sometimes there are advantages to the 360's abysmal performance in the Asian market.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqGet Prey on the cheap originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for a next-gen fix, but disgusted by next-gen pricing? We hear you; thankfully, Cheap Ass Gamer has come to the rescue by confirming that Prey is region free, so it can be played on any Xbox 360. Play-Asia lets you order the game, with full English support, from Japan for only $40 plus shipping (which is just over $3 to the US, CAG estimates) -- perfect for patient penny pinchers!

We just got a copy of Prey and are tinkering around with it; with any luck we will have a review up by the end of the week.

[via 1UP]

JoystiqRegion-free Prey for only $40 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pret (Xbox 360)Is this the answer to our summer woes? Well, let's put it this way: it's either Prey or Chromehounds -- if you're an Xbox 360 owner. We're goin' with the Cherokee alien abductee, even if Prey is a short-lived romp. This one's got 'summer blockbuster' written all over it...
  • Detroit Free Press (100/100) is not noted for its gaming insight, but chimes in with praise: "This is one game any Half-Life or Doom fan can buy without reservations."
  • 1up (80/100) wants more of the gimmicks: "If only the Native American mysticism had figured in more. If only the spirit "death walk" had developed into something more than a shooting gallery. If only the voice acting and storytelling were a little better."
  • GameSpot (75/100) deals a low score -- by its standards -- summing it up: "[Much] of the game's potential for unique thrills feels wasted by its straightforward level design, and the multiplayer doesn't add much to the package."

JoystiqMetareview - Prey (Xbox 360) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And you thought the parade of awful Prey puns was finished! Ha! But seriously, folks, reviews for Prey (PC) are starting to hit the net. Evil Avatar has the scoop on some of the first. GotNext praises the game for its first person story telling and unique level design:

"Just as Doom and Quake seemed more concerned with what makes an interesting level than how its denizens might realistically design such a place, The Sphere is full of bizarre puzzles, portals used to create dizzying Hall-of-Mirrors-style confusion, and other tricks that could serve no practical function to the aliens living there, but would surely please M.C. Escher and Enro Rubik alike."

The other review from the Detroit Free Press seems less informed -- does "Doom clone" even mean anything anymore? -- but gives the game high marks for weapon and level design.

Both reviews knock the game for underdeveloped characters and a slightly lacking story. Also of note, the multiplayer is limited to deathmatch and team deathmatch only. Hopefully, we'll see some more game modes offered by Marketplace.

Overall, GotNext gives Prey 4.5/5 stars and DFP gives it 4/4 stars. Not too shabby.

[Via Evil Avatar]

JoystiqPreyse for Prey originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamasutra has posted the 10 most requested games from Gamefly this week, and the list leans heavily toward our favorite curvy, white box. A full five of the top spots are occupied by 360 exclusives (six if you count the 360 version of BFMEII). Xboxic has gone to the trouble of making a numbered list, which I will politely steal utilize:
  1. Chromehounds (360 exclusive)
  2. Prey (360/PC)
  3. Over G Fighters (360 exclusive)
  4. LotR: Battle for Middle Earth 2 (360 version)
  5. Dead Rising (360 exclusive)
  6. NCAA Football 2007 (multi)
  7. Hitman: Blood Money (multi)
  8. Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (PS2)
  9. Gears of War (360 exclusive)
  10. Call of Duty 3 (PC/next-gen)
Look at that list for a second. Notice anything? That's right, four 360 exclusives that haven't even been released -- Chromehounds, Prey, Dead Rising, and Gears of War -- are in the top 10. That means these games are more requested than games people could actually be playing right now. Crazy, no?

Joystiq360 games top the rental charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Major Nelson kindly informed us that the Xbox Live servers are hosting a brand new chunk of code. At last, Xbox 360 owners get the opportunity to explore Human Head's topsy-turvy alien abductee sim, Prey. Contained within the 1.17GB demo (well over the 449MB PC version), you'll find a first-person shooter tinged with insanity and laced with opportunities to shoot yourself in the back. It's not often we get to play a corridor-crawler where the walls vomit body parts, your grenades attempt to bite you and the gravity behaves like it's trapped within some sort of interstellar tumble dryer. It's also not often that we get a Live demo on a Friday -- must be more alien meddling.

Grab the demo and be sure to let us know what you think. Please note that the demo is not available in the regions of Germany or Japan, so folks living there won't get to prey it right away (sorry).

JoystiqPrey Demo now available on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, remember that last post? That post that said the Prey demo was coming this Sunday? Well, screw that post. That post is dead to me. The long and short of it is that the Prey demo is available right damn now. Major Nelson himself hath emailed us and decreed it so.

...What? Are you still reading this? Go get it! At 1.17 gigs you'd best get started now. I have.

JoystiqOur Preyers have been answered originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OXM reports that the effing Prey demo we've all been waiting for will finally hit on July 2nd. If you don't have a calendar handy, that's this coming Sunday. Could it be true? Does this mean the end of all the awful Prey puns?

Excitement for the demo might be somewhat deflated after the long wait, but hey, it's got to be better than the Chromehounds demo, right?

By the way, if you can't wait for Sunday, be sure and read Joystiq's hands-on coverage.

[Via openXBOX360]

Update: ignore all of this. It's wrong. Click here for details. Seriously, click it. It'll make you happy.

JoystiqPreyse the lord, Prey demo is dated (again) [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Out on July 11 for both the PC and Xbox 360, Prey is an FPS that is pretty much a mixed bag of every other shooter you've ever played and then some. As I took hold of the 360 version today, I found certain elements here and there that would hark back to another title in my gaming past.

But Prey is more than your standardized Quake or Doom rip-off. It has elements of what's worked in thinking man FPS offerings, like Half-Life 2. So, with 360 controller in hand, I dove into the deep end of Prey to see just what this American Indian/alien abduction twist of a game was all about.

Continue reading Joystiq hands-on: Playing Prey on the 360

JoystiqJoystiq hands-on: Playing Prey on the 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2K Games announced today that Prey has gone gold. Developed by Human Head Studios "under the direct supervision of 3D Realms," Prey is the latest first-person shooter to hit the market. The official release date is July 11th for North America and July 14th for Europe.

3D Realms will be using their share to ramp up development on Duke Nukem Forever. We hope.

The demo is available now for the PC. As for the Xbox 360 demo, don't ask Major Nelson -- he is a bit fed up with the inquisition.

See Also:
Xbox 360 impressions: Prey (multiplayer)

JoystiqPrey is golden, will hunt on July 11th originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prey Limited Edition packagingWe're only a few weeks away from the release of Prey, and 3D Realms is whetting the appetite of collectors with the announcement of the game's limited edition packaging. For an extra $10, you'll get the DVD edition of the game in a shiny metal box that includes a book of artwork and two pewter figurines (three, if you pre-order now). Come on, you know you want that Mutate figurine!

See also: Prey PC demo available, Xbox 360 demo WRU?

[via TeamXbox]

JoystiqPrey Limited Editions revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boomtown reports that George Broussard of 3DRealms has announced a likely delay in the release of the Prey demo for Xbox Live Marketplace. This likely comes as no surprise to those of you who stayed up all night waiting for it. In a posting on the 3DRealms website, Broussard made the following statement:

"The 360 demo will not appear on Marketplace tonight [Wednesday]. I'm still waiting for specifics, but I'm being told that it's still in testing at Microsoft. From what I understand this isn't Microsoft's fault, and is more likely just an issue of timing. I'm hesitant to give any estimates for a release, but I've been told it should be reasonably soon after the pc release, but could be as long as a few days."

As many of our commenters have already noted, if the demo doesn't hit today, it probably won't drop until Monday. There is one happy note: the PC demo is available if you've got the muscle to run it.

[Via openXBOX360]

JoystiqDemo Delay for Prey originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3drealmsdemogeorge broussardGeorgeBroussardhuman headhuman head studiosHumanHeadHumanHeadStudiospreyxblmThu, 22 Jun 2006 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Prey PC demo available; Xbox 360 demo WRU? [update 1]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/22/prey-pc-demo-available-xbox-360-demo-wru/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/22/prey-pc-demo-available-xbox-360-demo-wru/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/22/prey-pc-demo-available-xbox-360-demo-wru/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The demo for both the PC and Xbox 360 versions of Human Head's long-time-comin' FPS, Prey, were supposed to drop today. It's today and one's here, the other ain't. Just so we weren't left hanging, checking the Xbox Live Marketplace ad nauseum, 3D Realms' George Broussard donned an all too familiar cap to let everyone know the demo isn't coming ... at least not today:

"We do not want 360 people waiting up for the demo or having false expectations. The 360 demo will not appear on Marketplace tonight.

"I'm still waiting for specifcs, but I'm being told that it's still in testing at Microsoft. From what I understand this isn't Microsoft's fault, and is more likely just an issue of timing.

"I'm hesitant to give any estimates for a release, but I've been told it should be reasonably soon after the PC release, but could be as long as a few days.

"We will post an update as soon as we have more solid information."

Since we all know Microsoft isn't to keen on releasing demos on Fridays, we're looking at an early next week release. If you're rocking a PC capable of running the demo, you could always go that route also.

[Via 360-Hq.com]

[Update 1: TV Guide's Joe Hutsko got word from 2K Games' Jay Boor who said ... wait for it ... "Should be up soon - hopefully today." Alright hopefuls, you can officially start bugging the hell out of the XBL servers! Thanks, Joe!]

JoystiqPrey PC demo available; Xbox 360 demo WRU? [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D Realms3dRealmsDemoDownloadsHuman HeadHumanHeadPCPreyXbox-360Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Solid gold soul walking]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/21/solid-gold-soul-walking/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/21/solid-gold-soul-walking/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/21/solid-gold-soul-walking/#commentsIf the picture didn't clue you in, then know that Prey has gone gold according to GamePro. The game will hit stores in a few weeks, and the demo is scant days away. All of your spirit walking dreams are about to come true. Color me excited.

Wow, it's weird to see the 3D Realms logo on a video game again, isn't it?

[Via openXBOX360]

JoystiqSolid gold soul walking originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamespot got their hands on an early PC copy of the upcoming Prey demo. The preview manages to unearth some new info concerning the game's portal system. For example, you won't necessarily retain your previous orientation when you pass through a portal. That is to say, you could walk through a portal and instantly fall toward what looked like the ceiling moments before. Also, your character can even change size when passing through a portal -- making your enemies and environments gigantic.

Multiplayer gets a few breaks from typical FPS fare thanks to the gravity defying physics and the addition of weapons that are unavailable in the single player campaign. Gooey biomechanical chaingun? Yes, please.

Hit the read link to enjoy the whole preview and some fresh videos.

[Via openXBOX360]

JoystiqPrey demo hands on originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3drealmshuman headhuman head studiosHumanHeadHumanHeadStudiosPreyTue, 20 Jun 2006 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[XBLM seeks its Prey (demo) [update 1]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/19/xblm-seeks-its-prey-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/19/xblm-seeks-its-prey-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/19/xblm-seeks-its-prey-demo/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Hey, remember that game, Prey, that 3D Realms has been working on for like 10 years? The one with the reluctant anti-hero/Native American guy? Well, 3D Realms insists that this game is actually coming out this year. What's more, they claim a demo is going hit marketplace on June 21st 22nd. That's a mere two days away for those who are keeping score. Frankly, I'll believes it when I sees it.

Seriously though, this game looks pretty fun and the demo is supposed to be 5(!) levels long. And, unlike some games, I have faith that it will release this year.

[Via QJ]

Update 1: It looks like my source had it wrong, and the demo is actually coming out on June 22nd, not June 21st. Joe Siegler of 3D Realms was kind enough to inform me of the mistake. Thanks, Joe!

JoystiqXBLM seeks its Prey (demo) [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prey web site fully operational2K Games and 3D Realms have re-launched the web site for Prey, their new sci-fi shooter powered by the Doom 3 engine. In addition to updated screens and wallpaper, you'll find some gameplay vids that demonstrate main character Tommy's wall walking, death walking, and spirit mode abilities. Prey ships on July 10 for the PC and Xbox 360.

See also: Xbox 360 Prey now in the hands of 2K's Venom Games

JoystiqPrey web site fully operational originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Great multiplayer action with some fun twists. The game is an intense first-person shooter where, in some locations, you can walk on walls and ceilings; the effect does not feel gimmicky, and adds to the level design. The weapons are what you'd expect from the game, and it played very smoothly with no loss in framerate. The graphics are what you would expect from a second-generation 360 game, with great lighting and shadow effects. Prey will not reinvent the wheel, but it is very fun and gorgeous.

JoystiqXbox 360 impressions: Prey (multiplayer) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 May 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The coders and artists behind the Xbox 360 version of Human Head's Prey comment on the specific challenges of bringing the game to the next-gen console (The logos above are from the game's Xbox Live achievements). Predictable issues, but still an interesting read. According to these guys, the PC version of the gravity-defying FPS is already "pixel perfect." Having heard great things about this effort, I'll be praying that Prey is a flawless port.

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